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Obituary, Ian Law: Former Emeritus Professor, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds.

August 1, 2022 Markus Ketola 0

By Gary Craig It is with great sadness that the Social Policy Association announces the very premature death, in late June, from pancreatic cancer, of Ian Law, most recently Professor of Social Policy at the […]

Conferences

Cancellation of SPA Conference 2020

March 18, 2020 S-P-A-Administrator Comments Off on Cancellation of SPA Conference 2020

It is with great regret the Social Policy Association (SPA) conference team must announce that the York 2020 SPA Conference (15-17th July 2020) has been cancelled. As colleagues will appreciate, the situation with Covid-19, also […]

Award Winners

SPA Awards 2022: Contributions to Social Policy Teaching, Research and Awareness Recognised

July 15, 2022 Markus Ketola Comments Off on SPA Awards 2022: Contributions to Social Policy Teaching, Research and Awareness Recognised

Leading contributions to social policy teaching, research and awareness have been recognised at the 2022 Social Policy Awards. The awards are run each year by the Social Policy Association (SPA). Award winners were announced by […]

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Social Policy Review: Call for Chapters (Deadline 31st July 2022)

July 14, 2022 Markus Ketola Comments Off on Social Policy Review: Call for Chapters (Deadline 31st July 2022)

By the Social Policy Review 2022 Editorial Team: We are pleased to announce a call for chapters for the 35th issue of the annual Social Policy Review (SPR). This is a longstanding point of reference […]

Events

Social Policy and Society Annual Lecture: Friday 17th June 2022

June 2, 2022 Markus Ketola Comments Off on Social Policy and Society Annual Lecture: Friday 17th June 2022

Join Social Policy and Society for its 5th Annual Meeting and Lecture on Friday 17th June at 10am-12pm BST. This year’s lecture is entitled ‘Aligning arguments for sustainable welfare with care and racial justice’ and […]

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Social Policy Teaching in UK Higher Education Institutions: 2022 Survey Open

May 12, 2022 S-P-A-Administrator Comments Off on Social Policy Teaching in UK Higher Education Institutions: 2022 Survey Open

All those who teach Social Policy in UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are warmly invited to take part in our 2022 survey. Undertaken by the University of Nottingham (icPSP), this is part of the third […]

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Editorial Board Nominations

Nominations for the Editorial Board of Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy

May 11, 2022 S-P-A-Administrator Comments Off on Nominations for the Editorial Board of Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy

There are 3 vacancies arising on the editorial board of Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy. The editorial board is likely to meet twice a year in January (online, given the international makeup of […]

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Editorial Board Nominations

Nominations for the Editorial Board of Social Policy and Society

May 11, 2022 S-P-A-Administrator Comments Off on Nominations for the Editorial Board of Social Policy and Society

There is one vacancy arising on the editorial board of Social Policy and Society. The editorial board meets twice a year, usually in January (in London) and July (at the annual SPA conference) and members […]

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Editorial Board Nominations

Nominations for the Editorial Board of the Journal of Social Policy

May 11, 2022 S-P-A-Administrator Comments Off on Nominations for the Editorial Board of the Journal of Social Policy

There are 2 vacancies arising on the editorial board of the Journal of Social Policy this year. The editorial board meets twice a year, with the January meeting in London, and the July meeting taking […]

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Nominations to the SPA Executive Committee

May 11, 2022 S-P-A-Administrator Comments Off on Nominations to the SPA Executive Committee

The SPA executive committee meets quarterly and elected members are expected to attend and contribute to the ongoing activities of the committee. Executive committee members serve for a period of three years and are eligible […]

Events

‘Race’ in Social Policy: SPA Teaching and Learning Day, Friday 20th May – Register Today!

May 11, 2022 S-P-A-Administrator Comments Off on ‘Race’ in Social Policy: SPA Teaching and Learning Day, Friday 20th May – Register Today!

Registration is now open for the Social Policy Association’s annual Teaching and Learning Day, which will take place on Friday 20th May at the University of Nottingham and online The theme of the event is […]

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